College Lake Dam

Virginia — Lynchburg County — Blackwater Creek - VAHU6 JM10 - Blackwater Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLynchburg
RiverBlackwater Creek - VAHU6 JM10 - Blackwater Creek
Coordinates37.40160, -79.18400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage680 acre-ft
Max Storage680 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 9, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Lynchburg, Department of Water Resources

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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